Vernon County launches "Driftless Bound" workforce attraction program using state talent-recruitment grant

Sep 18, 2026

County community development director Amy Oliver introduced "Driftless Bound," a workforce-attraction program funded by a WEDC talent-recruitment grant that provides up to $125,000 in incentives (rent, down-payment, build) to out-of-state households who meet eligibility rules set by the state grant.

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Amy Oliver, Vernon Countycommunity development director, told the board the county launched a new workforce-attraction program called Driftless Bound after winning a competitive Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) talent-recruitment grant.

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